Gwinnett County: Fourth of July with family

Looking for an affordable and fun way to spend July 4th with your family?

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (GEHC) invites you to celebrate the nation’s birthday at its Fabulous Fourth Family Fun Night on July 4, 2014.

Guests will enjoy patriotic music, trivia and the sounds of summer as they mark the 238th anniversary of the nation’s independence on the GEHC’s new Festival Field. In addition, there will be a special showing of the Disney smash hit “Frozen” on an outdoor movie screen provided by Marquee Events. Guests will also enjoy a view of area fireworks.

“The GEHC is looking forward to celebrating America’s independence with friends and family. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the festivities, movie and view of area fireworks,” said Lisa Howell, GEHC event coordinator.

Concessions will be available for purchase during the event. J and J Culinary Sensations will sell burgers, hotdogs, street tacos and sides. Daddy O’s Irish Ice Cream Pub will sell various flavors of ice cream. Also, your typical movie concessions will be offered throughout the night.

Gates for the event will open at 7pm and the approximate start time for the movie is 9pm. The event will take place rain or shine. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle for GEHC members, $10 per vehicle for non-members. The fee for buses/RV’s is $15 per vehicle. Guests are highly encouraged to pre-order tickets online at www.gwinnettEHC.org.